Black Mass

Pronunciation: /blæk mæs/

Definitions of Black Mass

noun A 2014 horror film directed by Scott Cooper, starring Johnny Depp

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that there is a movie called Black Mass.

A2 The Black Mass is a controversial religious ritual.

B1 The novel explores the themes of good versus evil through the lens of a Black Mass.

B2 The Black Mass ceremony was performed in secret by a group of worshippers.

C1 The Black Mass is often portrayed in literature as a dark and sinister event.

C2 The historical origins of the Black Mass can be traced back to medieval Europe.

Examples of Black Mass in a Sentence

formal The controversial movie depicted a ritualistic Black Mass ceremony.

informal Have you heard about that new horror film with a Black Mass scene?

slang I can't believe they're actually planning a Black Mass in the abandoned church.

figurative The corrupt politician's actions were like a Black Mass on society.

Grammatical Forms of Black Mass

• plural: Black Masses
• comparative: Blacker Mass
• superlative: Blackest Mass
• present tense: Black Masses
• future tense: will Black Mass
• perfect tense: has Black Massed
• continuous tense: is Black Massing
• singular: Black Mass
• positive degree: Black Mass
• infinitive: to Black Mass
• gerund: Black Massing
• participle: Black Massed

Origin and Evolution of Black Mass

First Known Use: 1611 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'Black Mass' originated in the context of the Catholic Church to describe a ritual that parodied the traditional Mass, often involving the inversion of Christian symbols and practices.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Black Mass' has come to be associated with various forms of satanic or occult rituals, often depicted in literature and popular culture as a dark and sinister practice.